Senior HR Business Partner (HRA3) (Job Rotation - State Employees Only)

Initial Posting Date05/13/2026Application Deadline05/20/2026AgencyBureau of Labor and IndustriesSalary Range$6,961 - $10,272Position TypeEmployeePosition TitleSenior HR Business Partner (HRA3) (Job Rotation - State Employees Only)Job DescriptionThe Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity; affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.BOLI, Commissioner’s Office, Human Resources Section, is offering a job rotation opportunity through 06/30/2027 for a Senior HR Business Partner (Human Resource Analyst 3). This position provides agencywide expertise in human resources management, personnel administration, classification and compensation, organizational analysis, and employee and labor relations. It delivers comprehensive HR support across all BOLI divisions, including consultation on investigations, recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, and compliance with federal and state personnel laws. The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor by facilitating problem resolution, conducting investigations, preparing classification analyses, and assisting with policy development while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.Note: We are committed to a supportive work environment that promotes work‑life balance and flexibility. This rotation may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with occasional in‑person requirements for meetings, trainings, investigations, and other operational needs. The selected employee may work from any BOLI office location. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur. Applicants must obtain their manager’s approval before submitting an application for this rotation opportunity. Here’s What You Will DoProvide a full range of HR management and personnel administration services to BOLI managers and employees, including guidance on collective bargaining agreements, federal and state personnel laws, rules, and policies.Review, monitor, and administer personnel actions to ensure compliance with state rules, collective bargaining agreements, and agency policies related to recruitment, hiring, classification, compensation, employee leaves, and employment status.Evaluate and develop personnel policy concepts; draft and revise agency policies to reflect new or updated contract language and legal requirements. May participate in collective bargaining activities.Conduct organizational and staffing assessments; analyze reporting relationships and position allocations; conduct desk audits; prepare classification analyses; and support divisions with Permanent Finance Package requests.Advise and coach managers on corrective counseling and progressive discipline; work collaboratively with supervisors, employees, and union representatives to resolve workplace issues and grievances.Conduct and coordinate investigations into misconduct, policy violations, discrimination, harassment, or other unlawful employment practices; prepare investigative reports, disciplinary recommendations, grievance responses, and related documentation.Investigate external discrimination complaints (e.g., BOLI and EEOC); prepare position statements; and represent the agency in investigations or hearings when needed.Support recruitment and workforce development by advising on outreach strategies, diversity goals, recruitment procedures, examination criteria, and selection processes; may serve on interview panels.Participate in new employee and manager orientation; design and deliver training on HR topics that support effective leadership, communication, and employee performance.Demonstrate professionalism, maintain strict confidentiality, promote a respectful and inclusive environment, and uphold BOLI’s DEI values.This Is What You Need To QualifyA bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, the Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority; and three years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.ORValid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute and four years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.ORSix year’s Human Resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.A master's degree in any of the above-mentioned courses of study may substitute for one year of professional-level experience.The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six months of human resource professional-level experience.Valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one year of professional-level human resources experience.The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills: (Desire Attributes) Advanced knowledge of employee relations, personnel administration, and classification and compensation within a unionized and rules‑driven environment.Expertise conducting workplace investigations, drafting investigative reports, preparing classification analyses, and interpreting federal/state personnel rules and collective bargaining agreements.Proficiency in HRIS platforms, case management or investigation tracking systems, and data management tools used in HR operations.Demonstrated ability to conduct organizational and staffing analyses, perform desk audits, and develop technical classification or position management recommendations.Experience developing HR policies, procedures, and workforce planning documents, including analyzing impacts of legal or contractual changes on HR operations.Why Join UsOur mission...Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) work to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs, where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers’ rights through enforcement of state labor laws, ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing, promotes the development of a highly skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs, and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.Working ConditionsPeriodic travel to field offices for audits or implementation of systems. Duties require use of copy machine and filing. Extensive use of personal computers, record keeping, and interoffice communications. This position is a one-of-a-kind position in a small agency where there is minimal back-up support. As such this position may be called upon to perform a variety of HR duties as needed to support uninterrupted services to the public and to agency employees.What's In It For YouRotation, full-time, exempt management service (non‑supervisory) job rotation Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and personal days off Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental Pension and retirement programs Employee ResourcesAdvancement opportunities within BOLI and other State agencies Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills Work with others who are passionate about public service Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program How To ApplyPlease Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PDT/PST on Wednesday May 20, 2026.Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. All applicants (Internal and external) must submit a resume and cover letter, as the information in Workday does not substitute for the application requirements. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training align with the minimum qualifications and requested skills and attributes listed in the post.Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages. Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “requested skills” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the requested skills and attributes. The information in your resume and cover letter will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.Clearly demonstrate in your resume and cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and required skills and attributes listed above. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Please do not include pictures in your application materials. Applications that do not meet this requirement will be deemed ineligible for consideration as they do not meet the requirements of the posting.Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After submitting your application, check your Workday inbox and email for additional required tasks, including the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. These tasks must be completed before the recruitment closes. Current State of Oregon employees will receive these tasks in their Workday inbox. Answer the checkbox-style questions in the questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit your application, which completes the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. Warning – Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the “save for later” function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress. You will find your unfinished application in your Workday inbox. Additional InformationPer the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. This is a PERS qualifying position. Employees new to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) will get a 6.95% base salary increase and will pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS, after an initial six-month waiting period. If you are already a PERS member, this position’s base salary will include a 6.95% increase for employee contribution. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check. Adverse background information may result in disqualification.Work Authorization - The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants are required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States with the appropriate documentation. Learn more. The Bureau of Labor and Industries is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov. The successful candidate will further BOLI’s North Star guiding principles of integrity, respect, empowerment, and trust. At BOLI, we lead with integrity and model fairness to fulfill our mission to make Oregon the best place to live and work.The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessment, examinations, and/or interview prohibited. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. BOLI is compliant with SB 907 (2025) effective January 1st, 2026. Please do not include any age-related information, such as graduation dates, in your application. For candidates who are existing state employees, please note that you might need to remove existing graduation dates from the “education” section of your candidate profile for your application to go through in Workday. Employment PreferenceVeterans’ PreferenceVeterans’ preference information.How to submit your Veteran documents for preferencePlease do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application. Attach to profile.If You Have a Disability Or Otherwise Require An Application In An Alternate Format To Complete The Process, You May Contact Us AtOregon Bureau of Labor and IndustriesHuman Resources1800 SW 1st Ave, Suite 500Portland, OR 97201Phone (503) 400-7332Fax (503) 400-7332The recruiter for this position is Lisa Santiago HR Analyst 2 If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number (REQ#)Email: lisa.n.santiago@boli.oregon.gov Helpful LinksUnderstanding the State Application ProcessHelp & Support web pageLearn more about Oregon